₦airaland Forum

ednut1:
hw many baby boy still dey road compared to pencil light

FestacGirl:
Is Toyota as Reliable as we try to make it seem in this country ?.

I've come to realise it's very easy to diagnose and the China inferior parts are everywhere Hence the reason why people think the parts are cheap.

I've used quite a few toyota's and I can say they are not very solid as people try to make it seem.

I had a 2007 camry bought from the states . Started shorting oil after 9 months. This is a very common problem with this model but people never mention it.
Ps I used the recommenfed oil, Mobil 1 from USA 5w-30

The almighty corolla we love so much is quite durable. But the suspension components are garbage and within a while the suspension noise will start.
The original parts are not even cheap.
But if you patronize the cheap Chinese you might get them cheap but they give away so fast.

I'm currently using a 2008 Highlander V6 2gr (picked it over the rav4 and rx330 ) Bought it 2 months ago.

This vehicle has only 120k original miles. The movement is very quick I must say .
On the glass it states the former owner has been servicing with 5w-20 Castrol and I was lucky to find couple of service history receipts in the glove compartment.
The car has been taken cared of well. But I noticed quite a few perks in a car of such miles. It makes the dreaded grinding noise at start up. I already changed the oil with 5w-20 Mobil but still same.

Why would a car of this mile be having vvti issues then I searched Internet . This is a common issues with this vehicle, The rav4 v6 , highlander v6 , auRion and Co .
From 2006 -2010 .
Toyota didn't issue any recall infact I found out it was a night mere for most users as they sold theirs when he noise started.

I also have foul smell from the exhaust when I accelerate . My catalytic converter is in good condition. No Cel . Most people also complain of this issue on the rav4 and highlander from as low as 30k miles.

This smell is scary because even with the windows up I smell it in the interior.


Their are loads of shitty issue I've noticed on toyota but people will ignore because of the hype.

The 2gr I heard is over 500k.

The camry 4plug engine is over 250k and it's not very durable.
** Start up sounds even from using the right oil
** Burning oil .
** The engine is also quite lazy.


I feel this brand is over hyped.
And people spend hundreds repairing this cars but they don't find anything wrong in doing that.
But if it was a Honda with such problems they would give it names.



If it was a Honda or Nissan it would have been crucified.

Wilfredpat22:
Please my tiny light toyota is making annoying noise at the back rear of the drivers side??

My mechanic changed the shock absorbers and since then that noise is coming out. Please someone should quote me.

PS-the rods and leakages supporting the absorbers has been removed yet the noise persist

feelgoodstuffs:
I prefer Nissan Rogue

FestacGirl:
Is Toyota as Reliable as we try to make it seem in this country ?.

I've come to realise it's very easy to diagnose and the China inferior parts are everywhere Hence the reason why people think the parts are cheap.

I've used quite a few toyota's and I can say they are not very solid as people try to make it seem.

I had a 2007 camry bought from the states . Started shorting oil after 9 months. This is a very common problem with this model but people never mention it.
Ps I used the recommenfed oil, Mobil 1 from USA 5w-30

The almighty corolla we love so much is quite durable. But the suspension components are garbage and within a while the suspension noise will start.
The original parts are not even cheap.
But if you patronize the cheap Chinese you might get them cheap but they give away so fast.

I'm currently using a 2008 Highlander V6 2gr (picked it over the rav4 and rx330 ) Bought it 2 months ago.

This vehicle has only 120k original miles. The movement is very quick I must say .
On the glass it states the former owner has been servicing with 5w-20 Castrol and I was lucky to find couple of service history receipts in the glove compartment.
The car has been taken cared of well. But I noticed quite a few perks in a car of such miles. It makes the dreaded grinding noise at start up. I already changed the oil with 5w-20 Mobil but still same.

Why would a car of this mile be having vvti issues then I searched Internet . This is a common issues with this vehicle, The rav4 v6 , highlander v6 , auRion and Co .
From 2006 -2010 .
Toyota didn't issue any recall infact I found out it was a night mere for most users as they sold theirs when he noise started.

I also have foul smell from the exhaust when I accelerate . My catalytic converter is in good condition. No Cel . Most people also complain of this issue on the rav4 and highlander from as low as 30k miles.

This smell is scary because even with the windows up I smell it in the interior.


Their are loads of shitty issue I've noticed on toyota but people will ignore because of the hype.

The 2gr I heard is over 500k.

The camry 4plug engine is over 250k and it's not very durable.
** Start up sounds even from using the right oil
** Burning oil .
** The engine is also quite lazy.


I feel this brand is over hyped.
And people spend hundreds repairing this cars but they don't find anything wrong in doing that.
But if it was a Honda with such problems they would give it names.



If it was a Honda or Nissan it would have been crucified.

adesina746:
Boss please i have a few enquirues for you. What model and year of volvo do u drive as i also plan to buy a volvo or benz and am looking at 2015 production and a friend is advising i go for volvo because of safety. I also heard the A.C is cool and it has little problems apart from parts. So i need your recomendation in choosing right

feelgoodstuffs:
I prefer Nissan Rogue

BabaCommander:
Good analysis. Thank you for letting us know your user experience with Toyota. What brand or brands of cars do you think is/are more durable and suited for our roads especially during the rainy season? Also, could you be kind enough to gift me your
2007 camry if you are not using it at the moment?. I need a car badly for mobility at the moment.
Thank you.

FestacGirl:
Is Toyota as Reliable as we try to make it seem in this country ?.

I've come to realise it's very easy to diagnose and the China inferior parts are everywhere Hence the reason why people think the parts are cheap.

I've used quite a few toyota's and I can say they are not very solid as people try to make it seem.

I had a 2007 camry bought from the states . Started shorting oil after 9 months. This is a very common problem with this model but people never mention it.
Ps I used the recommenfed oil, Mobil 1 from USA 5w-30

The almighty corolla we love so much is quite durable. But the suspension components are garbage and within a while the suspension noise will start.
The original parts are not even cheap.
But if you patronize the cheap Chinese you might get them cheap but they give away so fast.

I'm currently using a 2008 Highlander V6 2gr (picked it over the rav4 and rx330 ) Bought it 2 months ago.

This vehicle has only 120k original miles. The movement is very quick I must say .
On the glass it states the former owner has been servicing with 5w-20 Castrol and I was lucky to find couple of service history receipts in the glove compartment.
The car has been taken cared of well. But I noticed quite a few perks in a car of such miles. It makes the dreaded grinding noise at start up. I already changed the oil with 5w-20 Mobil but still same.

Why would a car of this mile be having vvti issues then I searched Internet . This is a common issues with this vehicle, The rav4 v6 , highlander v6 , auRion and Co .
From 2006 -2010 .
Toyota didn't issue any recall infact I found out it was a night mere for most users as they sold theirs when he noise started.

I also have foul smell from the exhaust when I accelerate . My catalytic converter is in good condition. No Cel . Most people also complain of this issue on the rav4 and highlander from as low as 30k miles.

This smell is scary because even with the windows up I smell it in the interior.


Their are loads of shitty issue I've noticed on toyota but people will ignore because of the hype.

The 2gr I heard is over 500k.

The camry 4plug engine is over 250k and it's not very durable.
** Start up sounds even from using the right oil
** Burning oil .
** The engine is also quite lazy.


I feel this brand is over hyped.
And people spend hundreds repairing this cars but they don't find anything wrong in doing that.
But if it was a Honda with such problems they would give it names.



If it was a Honda or Nissan it would have been crucified.

AreaFada2:
Yep, Toyota is slightly overhyped. There's herd mentality too a bit.

On the positive side:

(1) Mechanics experiment with Toyota cars daily. From first day as apprentice. Because they are ubiquitous. So mechanics understand the brand better. That makes it possible for virtually any decent mech & Kazeems to repair it.

(2) because of high demand for parts, the market is awash with fakes. This gives the impression that parts are cheap. Psychologically good. Though long term economically & safety-wise not good.

(3) Second hand value is good & easy to sell on too.

(4) Though common, it's still a respected brand. Given a choice a teacher or average person will choose a RAV-4 over a Nissan Exterra, Rover Freelander or other brands of models in roughly similar bracket.

salford:
why do cars need to be repaired everytime in Nigeria
One can use any brand of car for up to 4 years in some countries without ever opening the bonnet except for regular servicing or washer fluid top-up.

SpaceAngel:
If I were to choose between 2015 Benz and Volvo in Nigeria, I would take the Benz. Sourcing for parts/expertise will be easier for Benz.

fatiuabdul:
u ar on point bro, i have used honda accord and and presently i am using Toyota Camry. personally honda ar more rugged than toyota abeg!

dokiOloye:
If you've used even a volkswagen golf 3,you will find it difficult to enjoy any corrola.
The stability at speed,feeling of heaviness, etc

wickyyolo:
Which car is that ?

Wilfredpat22:
Please can you just keep quiet as I have spent 65k on this? Do you have a car yourself

BabaCommander:
Good analysis. Thank you for letting us know your user experience with Toyota. What brand or brands of cars do you think is/are more durable and suited for our roads especially during the rainy season? Also, could you be kind enough to gift me your
2007 camry if you are not using it at the moment?. I need a car badly for mobility at the moment.
Thank you.

udemzyudex:
LOL, you no dey use am at all?

ogbevireo:
Which car and year model was this?
Please include the name so that others can enjoy the good product.
Thanks!

agarawu23:
yeah, Honda is rugged too if they can fix their k-leg problem with the "Accords" . My eyes were On DC before buying Toyota cos our road is very bad. Honda should fix that problem before we start rating them over Toyota.

HardMirror:
get a prado/land cruiser and see how police paves way for you.

MrJames007:
It's a poor man's ride, hence the hype!

eagleeye2:
That K-leg (suspension) problem is the only thing I fear most in Honda.
I use my cars rough, but I testify that my 2000 Avalon have never left me stranded for the 7 years it has been in use.